Lumor_uk Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Ordered my first new bike, it's electric. My old Suzuki has fork oil seal problems that I've tried fixing myself twice and I've just given up on it. Probably needs new stanchions. The TC Max fits my commute well and I can charge at work so almost free travel. I've ordered a public charge cable adapter for it from aliexpress so I can travel the 80 miles back when it needs its service to maintain it's 5 year warranty. Have ordered from speedwaymotorcycles.co.uk just felt like sharing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHorton Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 It's always good to share the excitement of a new purchase. I sat on one a while back they look well made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumor_uk Posted May 22, 2022 Author Share Posted May 22, 2022 Bit crazy, but I haven't test drove one, let alone sat on one. Saw it parked up at a park and thought it looked smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHorton Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Well hope it works out well seem reasonably priced, whan does it arrive? Make sure you put pics on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Good luck, don't forget pics, review and real world range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V650 Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Look forward to seeing some piccys And please let us know how you get on with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 I had one pull in next to me a few weeks ago, while unlocking my bike. Made me jump, it's so quiet. Will look forward to reading your impressions of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumor_uk Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 On 22/05/2022 at 18:27, MikeHorton said: whan does it arrive? Make sure you put pics on here! Came back to ask... How long does it take for them to sort a bike out? I thought they wanted my money. Must be on a container from China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHorton Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I think anything with wheels is in short supply least you have it on order 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumor_uk Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 Well it's on my drive way but I locked myself out of my house this morning so couldn't test it out with my gear on. Awaiting my wife returning home from holiday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullscreenaging Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 47 minutes ago, Lumor_uk said: Well it's on my drive way but I locked myself out of my house this morning so couldn't test it out with my gear on. Awaiting my wife returning home from holiday. I hope she hasn’t just started a two week holiday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumor_uk Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 She's home, I'm trying to insure this thing but no one wants to know because the registration is too new? the government check website shows the correct bike ahhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHorton Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 I had the same issue with my Africa twin last year took a few days but got it sorted in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumor_uk Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) Okay first impressions I love it, second impressions I love it third impressions it has some things that aren't perfect but damn I'm loving riding it. I've never been on a grom but size wise it feels small and nimble, the suspension is firm. I've done 50 miles so far and I'm trying to find an excuse to go out on it. Around town it excels, on single carriageway it slowly gets to 55-60mph. The Speedo seems a little optimistic. The complete lack of regenerative braking (engine braking) is slightly disconcerting as you have to go heavy on the brakes or plan ahead and brake sooner for longer. The app doesn't work so I can't look at all the computer side of it. I've had the side panels off and found the tracker blinking away but I can't authorise my number on the app. Lots of others with same complaint. The dealer hadn't removed the transport lead so I couldn't charge externally. YouTube helped me out there. Really pleased with it, I think most of the money has gone into starting the new company and the motor and battery tech. I've removed the rear pillion paraphernalia to shave 1.6kg off the weight. Everywhere I go it feels like everyone is looking at me going ohhh electric bike. As an introvert that feels weird. Edited June 2, 2022 by Lumor_uk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 And so it begins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Yes the future can be a scary place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 That's great you like it. Will be interesting to see what mileage you get from a charge once using it regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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